What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Guidon?
Company Overview:
Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We are a leader in sustainable Architecture Engineering. As multidisciplinary designers, we collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that help meet our clients’ goals. Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal and education facilities. We elevate our communities through the design and development of our projects. Our reputation for design excellence is created by our ability to solve complex challenges with clear solutions, while being responsive to how the space will impact people and their communities. We exist to improve lives and empower people!
Throughout your time with Guidon, you will be provided with the opportunity for hands-on experience in your area of study. In our dynamic, energetic, and fast-paced office environment, you will work right alongside our company leaders to gain valuable knowledge on complex, meaningful, and impactful projects.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design and coordination of electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, federal, government, and mixed-use facilities. This includes power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage infrastructure. The role supports all project phases from concept through construction and requires strong collaboration with other engineering and architectural disciplines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution (Master's degree preferred).
- 8 years of electrical engineering experience, ideally within professional services firms.
- Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years.
- Experience in healthcare, government, education, or institutional projects is a plus.
- Proficiency in preparing detailed construction documentation and using Revit smart schedules
- Experience with Veteran Affairs (VA) projects is a plus
Skills/Qualities:
- Ability to work autonomously through project completion with minimal oversight
- Proficient in Revit with strong experience using Design Master Electrical
- Ability to use Design Master Electrical (preferred) or SKM PowerTools (ideal)
- Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and state building codes
- Experience designing:
- Normal and emergency power distribution
- Switchboards, panelboards, feeders, transformers, grounding
- Lighting systems and lighting controls
- Fire alarm system layout and risers
- Low-voltage pathways (IT, telecom, security, AV)
- Ability to perform voltage drop, load, and fault current calculations
- Knowledge of solar applications and renewable energy systems.
- Experience coordinating with utility companies
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Healthcare, higher education, or federal design experience preferred
Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical system design for power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage infrastructure
- Develop load calculations, panel schedules, one-line diagrams, and equipment layouts using Revit and Design Master
- Perform voltage drop, fault current, and load calculations using Design Master or SKM
- Coordinate utility service requirements, transformer sizing, and metering needs
- Prepare system narratives, Basis of Design documents, and specifications
- Collaborate with mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and low-voltage teams
- Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions
- Support project managers with scope, schedules, and client communication
- Perform QA/QC on drawings, models, and calculations
- Conduct field visits for construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and punch lists
- Mentor and support junior engineering staff
Software Knowledge:
- Revit (5 years)
- Design Master Electrical or SKM PowerTools (required)
- Basic AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Evaluation Metrics:
Guidon has established four Core Behaviors that all Team Members are expected to uphold. These expectations are clearly define and encompass the following areas:
- Wash the Dishes
- Do the small stuff. This mantra has guided our behaviors since our inception when literal dishes were the responsibility of everyone in the office. Helping one another permeates all areas of our culture.
- Follow-Up on Commitments
- Do what you say. Keeping our word is not only important externally, but internally as well. Commitments are made to ourselves, each other, and our clients. Whether it be in professional development goals, annual firm updates, or project kick-off meetings, following through is all about maintaining a culture of accountability.
- Solve Problems Proactively
- Come with solutions. Identifying a problem is crucial but engaging the problem with potential solutions is even better. We tackle issues head on and take ownership – leading the charge toward a resolution.
- Lead Through Listening
- Listen first, talk second. This is a guiding principle in how we interact with each other and our clients. It prioritizes empathy and assumes nothing.
Professional Development, Technical Education & Training:
- Establish annual education and training plans and goals for self.
- Meet or exceed professional standards of work.
- Actively pursue personal continuing education.